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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
INVOCATION
Bishop John Tallent, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PROCLAMATIONS
Apples for Students (June and July, 2006)
United States Army Week (June 12-18, 2006)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/25; City Council of 5/15; Electrical
Code Board of 5/22; Historic Preservation Commission of 5/18; Housing Commission of
4/25; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 5/17; Transit Board of Trustees of
5/11 ;
Proof of publication of City Council of City Council Proceedings of 5/1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Sarah Hume for vehicle damage; McDermott Excavating for excavation expenses;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Request of Leanne M. Horsfall for reconsideration of her claim for property damage.
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Sarah Hume for vehicle damage
and directing the Finance Department to issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
3. .Request to Vacate and Purchase
Communication from Brendan T. Quann, representing Dr. and Mrs. R. Scott Cairns,
requesting to purchase two City-owned lots adjacent to their property at 850 Mt. Carmel
Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
4. Citizen Communication
Communication from Deanne Brennan, 658 Chestnut Street, regarding mini-bus
transportation issues.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
5. Downtown Master Plan - Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals
relating to implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to Congressman Jim Nussle requesting his opposition to the
Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act (COPE) of 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Dubuque Professional Firefighters' Association - Collective Bargaining
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the collective bargaining agreement between
the City and the Dubuque Professional Firefighters' Association.
RESOLUTION Accepting the agreement between th,e City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Dubuque Professional Firefighters' Association, Local #353, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the collective bargaining
agreement between the City and Teamsters Local Union No. 421 to provide for a work
week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for the Airport
Mechanic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. GFOA Certificate of Achievement
City Manager advising that the City has received the Government Finance Officers
Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the eighteenth consecutive year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of MSA Professional Services,
Inc. to providing engineering services for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed
City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed
associated with the Railroad Real Estate. Property Acquisition Agreement with the
Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad for the purpose of completing public
improvements for the Bell Street Extension.
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot 1 of Riverwalk Seventh
Addition) in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. A. Y. McDonald Park - Phase II Construction
City Manager recommending approval of the Professional Services Agreement with IIW
Engineers to supervise construction and do the required reporting to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the A.Y. McDonald Park - Phase II Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Five Flags Agreement with Dubuque Hockey, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the license agreement with Dubuque Hockey,
Inc. (Dubuque Thunderbirds) for the 2006 - 2007 hockey season.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Approve
14. Non-Appropriation Language
City Manager advising that City staff is not negotiating non-appropriation language into
development agreements at this time.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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15. Preserve America Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of a Preserve America Grant
application for the Dubuque History Trail.
RESOLUTION Providing for an application to the National Park Service for Preserve
America Funds for Dubuque History Trail.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. National Register Nomination - Security Building, 800 Main Street
Historic Preservation Commission recommending the nomination of the Security
Building, 800 Main Street, to the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Request for Demolition Permit
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the request of Immanuel
Congregational United Church of Christ to demolish a residence at 1737 Jackson
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. City of Peosta Land Use Plan
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission submitting the City of Peosta's 2005 Land
Use Plan and the latest draft 2030 Future Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque..
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. National Institute of Health Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium
City Manager recommending approval to file for a Federalwide Assurance number
necessary for the City's participation in a research project of the National Institutes of
Health Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission
Communication from Maria Araeipour advising that she will not be applying for
reappointment to the TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Residential Parking Permit District Petition
Communication from the residents of Vizaleea and Keymont Drive requesting a
Residential Parking Permit District in that area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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22. Dubuque Industrial Center West
City Manager recommending approval of an Amended and Restated Declaration of
Covenants for the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Junk and Salvage Yards
Response to an inquiry from Ed Tschiggfrie concerning whether a junk and salvage
yard operation would be permitted in the Julien Dubuque Drive Planned Unit
Development District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Worker's Compensation Claim
City Manager recommending approval of the settlement of the worker's compensation
claim of Brian Kohn.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Surface Transportation Board Filing
City Manager submitting a response to the petition of the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern
Railroad Corporation (I C & E) and the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad
Corporation (OM & E).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Dubuque Township Trustees
Communication to the Dubuque Township Trustees regarding the annexation requests
of Wendell Corey/Motor City LLC, John and Sally Jo Herrig, and Dean and Patricia
Butler.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
27. Five Flags BudgetProposal
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2007 Five Flags Center
proposed operating budget submitted by SMG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
28. Request for Proposals - Port of Dubuque Park, Outdoor Plaza and Parking Lot
Enhancements
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
architectural and engineering services for the Port of Dubuque Park, Outdoor Plaza,
and Parking Lot Enhancements associated with the McGraw-Hili Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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29. Comprehensive Plan Update
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission submitting the May 2006 Report on the
Comprehensive Plan Update process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
30. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Bonson Road Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
31. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit (5-Day Special Event)
to Rotary Club and Dubuque Jaycees; Class "B" Beer Permit to Pizza Hut #1 and #2; .
and Class "C" Beer Permit to Kwik Stop, Cedar Cross Amoco, Keywest Conoco, Hartig
Drug, Beecher Beverage
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Murphs
South End, Dubuque Bowling Lanes, Creslanes Bowling, Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill, Corner Tap, and Clarke College; Special Class "C" Liquor (5 Day Event) to
Dubuque Jaycees; Special Class "C" Liquor (14 Day Event) to Rotary Club; Class "B"
Wine Permit to Ooh La La, Hartig Drug #2, and Beecher Beverage; and Class "B"
Native Wine Permit to Dubuque American Lady
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Theisen Supply, Inc. - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2006 to consider
approval of a Development Agreement with Theisen Supply, Inc., including a disposition
of 16.69 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Park West to Chavenelle Warehouse
Development, LLC for construction of a 110,000 square foot warehouse/office complex
for Theisen's Supply, Inc.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and
fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on
the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with and providing for the
publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/19/06
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2. Kunkel Bounds and Associates-Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2006 to consider
approval of a Development Agreement with Kunkel Bounds and Associates, including a
7.69 acre land sale in the Dubuque Technology Park for construction of a 9,800 square
foot office building.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and
fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on
the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Kunkel Bounds and
Associates, Inc., and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/19/06
3. Dubuque Star Brewery Project - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 17, 2006 to consider
approval of a Development Agreement and lease of the former Dubuque Star Brewery
building and site to Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC.
RESOLUTION (1) Approving the minimum requirements, competitive criteria, and
offering procedures for lease of certain real property and improvements in the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District; (2) determining that the lease submitted by Port of
Dubuque Brewery Development LLC satisfies the offering requirements with respect to
the real property and improvements and declaring the intent of the City Council to
approve the lease with Port of Dubuque Brewery Development LLC in the event that no
competing proposals are submitted; and (3) soliciting competing proposals
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/17/06
4. Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2006 to consider "
approval of a Development Agreement with Dubuque Screw Products, Inc., including a '
3.573 acre land sale in Dubuque Industrial Center West for construction of a 30,000
square foot industrial facility.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and
fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on
the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Dubuque Screw Products,
Inc., and providing for the publication of notice thereof
. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/19/06
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5. 'McGraw Hill - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2006 to consider
approval of a Development Agreement with McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., including the
disposition of approximately 1.99 acres for constructing of a 135,000 square foot office
complex in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and
fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on
the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with McGraw Hill and providing
for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/19/06
6. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Barry Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2006 to consider
a request from David O. Neyens and John J. and Frances M. McDonough to vacate a
portion of Barry Street from Roosevelt Street northeasterly to a public alley in the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Barry Subdivision NO.2 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in northwesterly one-half
of Barry Street in Barry Subdivision NO.2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/19/06
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Petition to Vacate a Portion of the Plat of North Dubuque
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 5, 2006 to consider a
request from Arnie Van Etten, representing James A. and Shirley A. Christensen, to
vacate a portion of the plat of North Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lots 413-A, 598-A, and 598-B of North
Dubuque in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lots 413-A, 598-A, and
598-B of North Dubuque in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/5/05
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8.2006 Grandview Avenue Concrete 'Section Repair Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 2006
Grandview Avenue Concrete Section Repair Project and that a public hearing be set for
July 5, 2006 to consider adoption of the plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/5/05
9. Grand River Center - Fountain Sign Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Grand River
Center - Fountain Sign Rehabilitation Project and that a public hearing be set for July 5,
2006 to consider adoption of the plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications'
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/5/05
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission (Three 3-year At-Large terms through 7/1/09 [terms of
Loney-Bichell, Gibbs, Olson] and one 3-year Cathedral District term through 7/1/09 [term
of Cotyl)
Applicants: At-Large - Mary Loney-Bichell, Matthew Lundh and Chris Olson; Cathedral
District - Michael Cody
Investment Oversight Commission (Two 3-year terms through 7/1/09 - terms of
Lassance and Melendez)
Applicants: Paul Lassance, Hiram Melendez
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission (Two 3-year terms through 7/1/09 - terms
of Neumeister, Stein)
Applicant: Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister, Richard Stein
Zoning Advisory Commission (Two 3-years terms through 7/1/09 - terms of Bichell and
Hardie)
Applicants: Kenneth Bichell, Stephen Hardie
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Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission (One 4-year term through 4/6/10 - Term of Kluesner - Mayor
Appointment)
Applicant: Loras Kluesner
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Fifth Street Reconstruction - Alpine to Delhi Street Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications and Resolution of Necessity for the Fifth Street Reconstruction - Alpine to
Delhi Street Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the Fifth Street Reconstruction Project - Delhi Street to Alpine Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
2. NCR Developers, Inc.lMartin McNamer - Request to Rezone / Improvements to
North Cascade Road
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from NCR Developers,
Inc.lMartin McNamer to rezone property located south of North Cascade Road from
County A 1 Agricultural/R2 Single-Family Residential District to City R-3 Moderate
Density Multi-Family Residential District in conjunction with annexation to the City of
Dubuque and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval with the condition
that the entire area be rezoned to R-2.
City Manager submitting information on the rezoning request of NCR Developers, Inc.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of
North Cascade Road from Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural and R-2 Single-Family
Residential District to City of Dubuque R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District concurrent with annexation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. 'Gary and 'Mary Beth Valentine -Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Gary and Mary Beth
Valentine to rezone property located at the southeast corner of North Cascade Road
and Edval Lane from County A 1 AgriculturallR2 Single-Family Residential District to
City R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District in conjunction with
annexation to the City of Dubuque and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval with the condition that the property be rezoned to R-2 Two-Family Residential.
City Manager submitting infonmation on the rezoning request of Gary and Mary Beth
Valentine,
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the
southeast corner of North Cascade Road and Edval Lane from Dubuque County A 1
Agricultural and R2 Single-Family Residential District to City of Dubuque Moderate
Density Multi-Family Residential District concurrent with annexation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Thomas and Sheri Henschel - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Thomas and Sheri
Henschel to rezone property located west of Miller Road in Dubuque County from
County R2 Single-Family Residential District and City AG Agricultural District to City R-2
Two-Family Residential District in conjunction with annexation to the City of Dubuque
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located west of
Miller Road from Dubuque County R2 Single-Family Residential District and City of
Dubuque AG Agricultural District to City of Dubuque R-2 Two-Family Residential
District, concurrent with annexation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. NCR Developers, Inc.lMartin McNamer - Request for Voluntary Annexation
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from NCR Developers,
Inc.lMartin McNamer to voluntarily annex 181.59 acres to the City of Dubuque
contingent on approval of the development annexation agreement and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by
North Cascade Road Developers, LLC and American Trust and Savings Bank, as
Trustee
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. Gary and Mary Beth Valentine - Request for Voluntary Annexation
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Gary and Mary Beth
Valentine to voluntarily annex 58.62 acres to the City of Dubuque contingent on
approval of the development annexation agreement and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by
Gary L. and Mary Beth Valentine
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Thomas and Sheri Henschel - Request for Voluntary Annexation
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Thomas and Sheri
Henschel to voluntarily annex 39.08 acres to the City of Dubuque contingent on
approval of the development annexation agreement and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by Tom
and Sheri Henschel, individually and as trustees
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. Hwy 151 & 61 Development, LLC Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of a development
agreement with Hwy 151 & 61 Development, LLC that provides for public financial
assistance and other considerations for the redevelopment of the former Smithfield
property on 16th Street and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with Hwy 151 &
61 Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. University Avenue Culvert and Sanitary Sewer Extension Reconstruction Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the University Avenue Culvert and Sanitary Sewer Extension
Reconstruction Project and award of the contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. in the
amount of $363,808.28 and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding construction contract for the University Avenue Culvert
Extension and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION Approving construction contract with Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the
University Avenue Culvert Extension and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. St. Mark's Community Center
Communication from Sr. Inez Turnmeyer, Saint Mark Community Center, appealing the
denial of the Historic Preservation Commission to allow wrapping wood window trim
with aluminum and requesting that the City Council approve to continue wrapping the
windows of the Center at 1201 Locust and 391 West 1 zlh Street.
City Manager transmitting information regarding the appeal filed by St. Mark's
Community Center for the denial by the Historic Preservation Commission to allow
wrapping wood window trim with aluminum.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Eagle Point Bluff Study
City Manager recommending approval to hire Kleinfelder, Inc. to help develop bid
documents to scale the loose rocks and remove trees from the brow of the slope of the
Eagle Point Bluff and to hire them to inspect the work as it is performed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Gas and Electric Franchise Fee
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals to
select a consultant to do an analysis of the City's administrative expenses with regard to
administering a franchise fee and that the 2 percent fee continue to be collected.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Historic Preservation Commission - Ordinance and Funding Amendments
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of an amendment to the
Historic Preservation Ordinance to allow Individual Designation of Historic Properties
and to amend the Historic Preservation Funding Programs to make individually
designated historic properties eligible for funding.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances to provide for individual designation of historic properties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council; Motion B; Motion A
5. Millworking District
Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the City Council approve initiation
of a process to nominate the proposed Millworking Historic District to the National
Register of Historic Places, approve the use of $10,000 in Historic District Public
Improvement Program (HDPIP) funds for the nomination process, and direct the
Commission to partner with the Envision 2010 Warehouse District Committee in
educating property owners.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Community Partnership (cp2) Program - Fiscal Year 2007
Recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Commission for allocation
of Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the award of Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds
for Fiscal Year 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Building Permit Moratorium - Southwest Arterial
City Manager recommending approval to extend the development moratorium in the
Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor to July 1, 2007.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Section 11-58.3 to extend a moratorium on
the issuance of permits for work in the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) corridor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
8. Art on the River
City Manager recommending approval of the 2006 Art on the River jury selection for
outdoor sculpture at the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Amendment to Cable Franchise
City Manager recommending approval of the first amendment to the City's Cable
Franchise between the City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa, LLC.
ORDINANCE Approving an amendment to the Cable Franchise Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and MCC Iowa, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
10. Unoccupied Residential Property
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of cats or
dogs on unoccupied residential property.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7 Animals
or Fowl, by adopting a new Section 7-29 Prohibiting the Keeping of Cats and Dogs on
Unoccupied Residential Property
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however,
no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)Q) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
June 1, 2006
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